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Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors, according to new research:
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Exercising in nature is better for you than working out at the gym
Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors.
https://www.futurity.org/exercising-in-nature-3297552/
about 13 hours ago
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People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin cancer melanoma—with one key caveat, according to new research:
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People with several tattoos may have less melanoma risk
"The results that tattoos could decrease melanoma risk surprised us. But this isn't a black and white case..."
https://www.futurity.org/melanoma-tattoos-3297142/
7 days ago
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Beyond recent rhetoric, what does the science tell us about acetaminophen and autism risk?
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#Tylenol
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What science says about Tylenol and autism
Beyond the rhetoric, what does the science tell us about acetaminophen and autism risk? An expert fills you in.
https://www.futurity.org/science-research-tylenol-autism-3297162/
7 days ago
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Stem cell transplantation can reverse stroke damage, researchers report:
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Stem cells reverse stroke damage in mice
"Our findings show that neural stem cells not only form new neurons, but also induce other regeneration processes."
https://www.futurity.org/stem-cells-stroke-damage-3295502-2/
14 days ago
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New research shows how the death of dinosaurs reengineered Earth:
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The death of the dinosaurs reengineered the Earth
Dinosaurs' sudden extinction led to wide scale changes in landscapes—including the shape of rivers, according to a new study.
https://www.futurity.org/dinosaurs-extinction-ecosystems-3295742/
15 days ago
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Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but a new study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy:
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Hormonal birth control can affect emotions and memory
"For women, the findings highlight what many have long suspected: Birth control can affect more than reproductive health."
https://futurity.org/hormonal-birth-control-emotions-memory-3293492/
26 days ago
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New research digs into the question of when humans first colonized Australia:
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When did humans first arrive in Australia?
New research that analyzes traces of Neanderthal DNA in Homo sapiens challenges current ideas about the human colonization of Australia.
https://www.futurity.org/when-did-humans-first-arrive-in-australia-3293532/
28 days ago
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Researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment:
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'Shampoo' could protect against hair loss during chemo
Researchers have developed a gel the consistency of shampoo that they hope will help protect patients' hair throughout chemotherapy treatment.
https://www.futurity.org/gel-chemo-patients-hair-3293062/
28 days ago
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New research reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery:
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New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
By making a small adjustment to the angle of their foot while walking, participants in a new study felt pain relief equivalent to medication.
https://www.futurity.org/relieve-arthritic-knees-without-drugs-surgery-3292232/
about 1 month ago
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Alexis Merdjanoff of NYU says Hurricane Katrina still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers, 20 years later:
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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
An expert explains how Hurricane Katrina still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers, 20 years later.
https://www.futurity.org/hurricane-katrina-20-years-later-disaster-recovery-3292512/
about 1 month ago
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A new study shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV:
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1 shot at birth may protect kids from HIV for years
"This approach could help protect newborns in high-risk areas during the most vulnerable period of their lives."
https://www.futurity.org/hiv-gene-therapy-shot-3291482/
about 1 month ago
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"If even a few of these objects turn out to be what we think they are, our discovery could challenge current ideas about how galaxies formed in the early universe..."
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Scientists find 300 mysterious objects in the universe
"Even if only a few of these objects are confirmed to be in the early universe, they will force us to modify the existing theories of galaxy formation."
https://www.futurity.org/candidate-galaxies-in-the-early-universe-3291122/
about 1 month ago
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Researchers have found that regular time spent helping outside the home significantly slows cognitive decline in middle-age and older adults:
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Helping others can slow cognitive decline
Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%, researchers say.
https://www.futurity.org/helping-others-cognitive-decline-3290622/
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Sum: ⬇️ knowledge but believe ⬆️ knowledge. Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous
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Study: "TikTok ADHD misinformation decreases ADHD knowledge yet increases confidence in that knowledge as well as ADHD treatment-seeking intentions."
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Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous
New research reveals that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduced college students' understanding of the disorder.
https://www.futurity.org/tiktok-adhd-misinformation-3290422/
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A new study suggests a common dietary supplement could decrease levels of forever chemicals in the body:
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#PFAS
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Supplement could help remove 'forever chemicals' from the body
"Every person in the United States, essentially, is walking around with PFAS in their body."
https://www.futurity.org/fiber-supplement-forever-chemicals-3289482/
2 months ago
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A new study suggests a common dietary supplement could decrease levels of forever chemicals in the body:
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#PFAS
#Research
#Health
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Supplement could help remove 'forever chemicals' from the body
"Every person in the United States, essentially, is walking around with PFAS in their body."
https://www.futurity.org/fiber-supplement-forever-chemicals-3289482/
2 months ago
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New research shows the answer to “what makes someone cool?” is surprisingly consistent across the globe:
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What's 'cool' is pretty consistent around the world
"There were some minor variations, but overall, people across the globe associated coolness with the same traits."
https://www.futurity.org/what-makes-people-cool-3288442/
2 months ago
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New research suggests that exercising more frequently—ideally every day—could improve sleep quality:
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#Sleep
#Exercise
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To sleep better, you may want to exercise every day
"Our results suggest that daily movement may be better for sleep than doing it all on the weekend."
https://www.futurity.org/exercise-better-sleep-3288102/
2 months ago
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A new AI model has proven remarkably effective in identifying and tracking tropical easterly waves, clusters of clouds and wind that can develop into powerful hurricanes:
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#Hurricanes
#ArtificialIntelligence
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AI tool tracks early hurricane formation
A new AI model has proven remarkably effective in identifying and tracking waves that can develop into powerful hurricanes.
https://www.futurity.org/artificial-intelligence-tool-hurricane-formation-3286092/
3 months ago
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Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline:
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#Dementia
#Exercise
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
A new study found that even increasing moderate physical activity from once to multiple times per week led to a slower rate of cognitive decline over time.
https://www.futurity.org/physical-activity-cognitive-decline-3285162-2/
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A new AI model has proven remarkably effective in identifying and tracking tropical easterly waves, clusters of clouds and wind that can develop into powerful hurricanes:
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#Hurricanes
#ArtificialIntelligence
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AI tool tracks early hurricane formation
A new AI model has proven remarkably effective in identifying and tracking waves that can develop into powerful hurricanes.
https://www.futurity.org/artificial-intelligence-tool-hurricane-formation-3286092/
3 months ago
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Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline:
www.futurity.org/physical-act...
#Dementia
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
A new study found that even increasing moderate physical activity from once to multiple times per week led to a slower rate of cognitive decline over time.
https://www.futurity.org/physical-activity-cognitive-decline-3285162-2/
3 months ago
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As summer heats up, a dermatologist has answers for you about sunscreen and skin cancer:
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#Sunscreen
#Cancer
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How to best protect your skin from the sun this summer
With summer in full swing, an expert dispels sunscreen myths and shares advice for safe, healthy fun in the sun.
https://www.futurity.org/summer-skin-protection-sunscreen-cancer-3285272-2/
3 months ago
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Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline:
www.futurity.org/physical-act...
#Exercise
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
A new study found that even increasing moderate physical activity from once to multiple times per week led to a slower rate of cognitive decline over time.
https://www.futurity.org/physical-activity-cognitive-decline-3285162-2/
3 months ago
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An expert has advice for you about how to keep your pets flea-free:
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#Fleas
#Pets
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How to keep your pets free of fleas
The summer heat has crept in—and fleas have owners and pets alike itching. An expert has tips to help your pets remain flea-free.
https://www.futurity.org/how-to-keep-your-pets-free-of-fleas-3284162/
4 months ago
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Researchers have developed an ultra-thin lens that can transform infrared light into visible light:
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#Lenses
#Light
#Optics
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'Magic' lenses make infrared light visible
"[We've] only scratched the surface so far and are very excited to see how much of an impact this type of new cost-effective technology will have..."
https://www.futurity.org/ultra-thin-l..
4 months ago
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A common sleep aid restores healthier sleep patterns and protects mice from the brain damage seen in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research:
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Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimer's damage?
A common sleep aid restores healthier sleep patterns and protects mice from the brain damage seen in neurodegenerative disorders.
https://www.futurity.org/lemborexant-..
4 months ago
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Significant changes are potentially ahead for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. An expert tells you what you should know:
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#Vaccines
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Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?
An expert digs into what to make of the recent COVID vaccine guidance changes—and whether you will be eligible for a shot this fall.
https://www.futurity.org/covid-vaccine-guidance-eligibility-3282792-2/
4 months ago
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4 months ago
“We now have a new model for the unfortunate cognitive changes that humans with alcohol use disorder show,” says BDP Patricia Janak. An article in
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discusses Janak's research on how alcohol abuse affects decision-making skills.
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How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits
Months after withdrawal, brain activity during decision-making remained impaired in rats, according to new research.
https://www.futurity.org/how-alcohol-abuse-damages-brain-circuits-3279222
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Your skin creates a chemical cloud that can affect the air you breathe. Products like lotion and perfume can inhibit that cloud, researchers find:
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Lotions disrupt potentially unhealthy cloud around your body
Your skin creates a chemical cloud that can affect the air you breathe. Products like lotion and perfume can inhibit that cloud.
https://www.futurity.org/lotions-perfumes-human-oxidation-field-3282142/
4 months ago
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New research on bird behavior suggests that evolution may repeat itself:
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Aggressive birds reveal how evolution repeats itself
Scientists have long wondered whether evolution would follow the same path if it had a "do-over." New research suggests that it does.
https://www.futurity.org/birds-evolution-repeats-itself-3280762/
5 months ago
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How to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes:
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How to avoid ticks and mosquitoes
An expert explains the risks mosquitoes and ticks pose to people and how you can best protect yourself from the pests.
https://www.futurity.org/how-to-avoid-ticks-mosquitoes-3280172/
5 months ago
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Researchers have found a critical link between obstructive sleep apnea during the rapid-eye-movement stage of sleep and early signs of brain changes associated with cognitive decline:
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#Sleep
#SleepApnea
#Research
@ucirvine.bsky.social
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Does sleep apnea pave way for cognitive decline?
"Our study found that low oxygen levels from obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to cognitive decline..."
https://futurity.org/sleep-apnea-brain-changes-memory-loss-3280412-2/
5 months ago
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Biologists have shown evidence of a kind of “copycat” evolution between extremely short-faced breeds of cats and dogs:
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Team finds surprising 'copycat evolution' in some cats and dogs
Biologists have shown evidence of a kind of "copycat" evolution between extremely short-faced breeds of cats and dogs.
https://www.futurity.org/copycat-evolution-cats-dogs-3280082/
5 months ago
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A study in mice reveals an innovative strategy to potentially manage food allergy risk:
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#FoodAllergies
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Food allergy discovery could pave way for new treatments
"...our finding presents an exciting new possibility to manage food allergies and other gut-related immune diseases..."
https://www.futurity.org/food-allergies-intestinal-immune-cells-3279702/
5 months ago
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An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and the surprising differences between neighboring Viking societies:
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#Vikings
#Archaeology
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Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings
An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and surprising differences between neighboring Vikings.
https://www.futurity.org/bones-vikings-violence-podcast-3279862/
5 months ago
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Feeling overwhelmed by politics? An expert has tips for you about how to cope:
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#Politics
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How to protect yourself from political stress
Feeling overwhelmed by politics? An expert has practical strategies to protect your mental and physical health during stressful times.
https://www.futurity.org/how-to-protect-yourself-from-political-stress-3279442/
5 months ago
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When used carefully and mindfully, social media likely can boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers report:
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#SocialMedia
#MentalHealth
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Can social media improve your mental health?
When used carefully and mindfully, social media can likely boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers say.
https://www.futurity.org/can-social-media-be-good-for-mental-health-3278932-2/
5 months ago
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Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer's:
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#Sleep
#Alzheimers
#Research
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Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer's
Poor sleep quality is linked to a brain region vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
https://www.futurity.org/poor-sleep-quality-alzheimers-disease-3278982/
5 months ago
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By using a new technique called “Oz,” scientists have found a way to manipulate the human eye into seeing a brand-new color:
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#Colors
#Vision
#Research
#Science
@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
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'Oz' system tricks the eye into seeing entirely new color
"It was like a profoundly saturated teal… the most saturated natural color was just pale by comparison."
https://www.futurity.org/oz-system-entirely-new-color-olo-3278772/
5 months ago
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Researchers have found a potential treatment for lost sense of smell:
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Can a new treatment restore lost sense of smell?
"We're excited that this treatment could one day help many people who have lost a sense that is such a meaningful and important part of life."
https://www.futurity.org/lost-sense-of-smell-3277752/
6 months ago
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A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells—and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research:
www.futurity.org/natural-comp...
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#ALS
#Dementia
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Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
"It's exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering from ALS or dementia."
https://www.futurity.org/natural-compound-may-slow-als-dementia-3277122/
6 months ago
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Levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation:
www.futurity.org/levodopa-mot...
#Depression
#Research
@emoryuniversity.bsky.social
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Drug may boost motivation for people with depression
"These findings are a significant step forward in the personalized treatment of depression."
https://www.futurity.org/levodopa-motivation-depression-inflammation-3275312-2/
6 months ago
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A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells—and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research:
www.futurity.org/natural-comp...
#Research
#Dementia
#ALS
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Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
"It's exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering from ALS or dementia."
https://www.futurity.org/natural-compound-may-slow-als-dementia-3277122/
6 months ago
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Bonobos—our closest living relatives—create complex and meaningful combinations of calls resembling the word combinations of humans, researchers report:
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#Animals
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Bonobos communicate a lot like humans
"This suggests that the capacity to combine call types in complex ways is not as unique to humans as we once thought."
https://www.futurity.org/bonobos-communication-3276262-2/
6 months ago
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A study suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation:
www.futurity.org/levodopa-mot...
#Depression
#Research
@emoryuniversity.bsky.social
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Drug may boost motivation for people with depression
"These findings are a significant step forward in the personalized treatment of depression."
https://www.futurity.org/levodopa-motivation-depression-inflammation-3275312-2/
6 months ago
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An environmental engineering expert warns that improper use of humidifiers could do more harm than good:
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#Research
#Health
@virginiatech.bsky.social
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Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good
Many people turn to humidifiers to manage symptoms like a stuffy nose or dry throat. An expert warns they could affect air quality in your home.
https://www.futurity.org/humidifier-indoor-air-quality-3275552/
6 months ago
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Is napping bad for you? An expert digs in:
www.futurity.org/napping-bene...
#Sleep
@univmiami.bsky.social
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Is napping good for you?
Is napping good or bad for you? An expert in sleep surgery digs into the benefits and drawbacks.
https://www.futurity.org/napping-benefits-drawbacks-3275692/
6 months ago
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